Effective Standardization Management in Corporate Settings

Download or read book Effective Standardization Management in Corporate Settings written by Jakobs, Kai and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-12-02 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of standards to optimize the interoperability of systems has become commonplace in the business world. Though once believed to limit innovation, it has been shown that standardization promotes organizational growth. Through defining norms for given technologies, managers open themselves to new opportunities and developments. Effective Standardization Management in Corporate Settings is a pivotal reference source that assesses the link between standards and efficiency in the business world. This innovative publication addresses the economic importance, global impacts, effective tools, and strategies employable across all levels of an organization. Ideal for managers, business owners, business students, and IT professionals, this progressive book highlights the best practices and procedures to bring standardization to the forefront of the contemporary business model.